Description

This is a distinguished Grand Cru Classé from the Pessac-Léognan appellation in Bordeaux. The vintage is a blend consisting of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot, all harvested between September 9th and 25th, 2020. The wine is deep and ruby in colour and has an aromatic bouquet featuring black currants, black cherries, tobacco leaves, and graphite. It is full-bodied on the palate, with a smooth texture, refined tannins, and a harmonious balance. The finish is long and elegant, indicating significant ageing potential.

Chateau Haut-Bailly (Cru Classe de Graves) 2020

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Taste Profile

Dry

Sweet

Light

Complex

Fresh

Oaked

Aromas + Flavours

Blackcurrant

Black Cherry

Tobacco

Pairing Suggestions

Beef Bourguignon

Roast Venison

Root Vegetables

More Information

Attributes

Type: Fine Wine
Style: Savoury and Classic Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2020
ABV: 14%
Size: 75cl
Farming: Sustainable
Winemaking: Conventional
Vegan: Not certified

Chateau Haut-Bailly

Château Haut-Bailly, located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation of Bordeaux, is a prestigious estate renowned for its exceptional red wines. The winery’s commitment to quality is reflected in its meticulous approach to viticulture and winemaking. Using sustainable farming practices, the estate focuses on maintaining soil health and biodiversity, ensuring the best possible fruit.

The vineyard’s terroir, marked by gravelly soils and ideal climatic conditions, provides the perfect environment for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. The winemaking process is traditional yet precise, with hand-harvesting, fermentation in small stainless-steel vats, and aging in French oak barrels for up to 18 months to enhance structure and complexity.

Château Haut-Bailly’s wines are known for their finesse, balance, and aging potential, showcasing deep, concentrated fruit, velvety tannins, and elegant structure. The estate’s Grand Vin is consistently regarded as one of Bordeaux’s finest, epitomizing the best of the Pessac-Léognan terroir.

Bordeaux

Bordeaux, one of the most prestigious wine regions in the world, is located in southwestern France and is celebrated for its exceptional wines. It benefits from a temperate maritime climate, influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean, providing ideal conditions for viticulture. It is particularly renowned for its red wines, primarily blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, offering rich, complex flavours and excellent ageing potential. Notable sub-regions include Médoc, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol. Bordeaux also produces exquisite white wines, both dry, from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, and sweet, from the Sauternes and Barsac areas. The region's unique terroir, combined with centuries-old winemaking traditions, results in wines of unparalleled quality and distinction. Bordeaux remains a must-visit destination for wine enthusiasts seeking world-class wines and a rich viticultural heritage.